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proceedings Synonyms
Another word for proceedings
Choosing another word for proceedings depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Legal steps, measures, or actions initiated in a court of law to settle a dispute or prosecute an offense.
Usage Example
"The regulatory agency decided to initiate legal litigation against the corporation for breach of contract."
Strongest
litigation
Strong
lawsuit
prosecution
hearings
trial
• noun (Context 2)
A series of planned activities, events, or business conducted during a formal ceremony, meeting, or gathering.
Usage Example
"The mayor opened the afternoon events with a brief welcoming speech to the delegates."
Strongest
events
Strong
activities
business
affairs
transactions
goings-on
• noun (Context 3)
The published records, minutes, or collection of academic papers presented at a conference or learned society.
Usage Example
"Her research paper was published in the annual minutes of the engineering symposium."
Strongest
minutes
Strong
transactions
records
archives
annals
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Proceedings. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/proceedings